Is Tyrann Mathieu trolling the Colts or sending a message?
Free-agent safety, Tyrann Mathieu, may be sending a message to the Indianapolis Colts with his social media activity.
Free agency has come to a simmer around the NFL but there are still a few big names that are without teams. One of the biggest names is safety, Tyrann Mathieu.
Mathieu has been one of the most loved football players since his play-making days at LSU that nearly won him the Heisman. Over a decade later, fans all around the league are hoping he will join their team.
The Indianapolis Colts are one of the teams that have the most hope and Indy’s fans became more hopeful following a tweet from Mathieu on Friday afternoon.
In response to an article by Nate Atkins of the IndyStar, that highlighted what the Honey Badger could add to the Colts, Mathieu tweeted, “Don’t over think this!”
It’s unclear what exactly Mathieu’s message was or who it was directed at, but the context seems like it could be a message for Indianapolis.
Don’t over think this! https://t.co/3WJL3by4B4
— Tyrann Mathieu (@Mathieu_Era) April 1, 2022
Was Tyrann Mathieu telling Colts not to overthink?
This comes days after Indy’s owner, Jim Irsay, revealed that the team was working to land another big-name veteran defender. Considering that Mathieu is the biggest name remaining, many assumed he was the unnamed player.
Irsay said the Colts were trying to make the money work with Indy’s remaining cap space, so maybe Mathieu used this tweet to highlight his value to Indianapolis.
Or, maybe Mathieu is just trolling fans and media because he knows everyone is watching his account. A few days prior to this tweet, Mathieu responded to a tweet from New Orleans Saints defensive back, CJ Gardner-Johnson.
Mathieu’s response led many to believe that he would be returning home to New Orleans to play for his hometown Saints. However, days have passed and Tyrann is still a free agent.
https://twitter.com/mathieu_era/status/1509268382260113416?s=21&t=G7HEXZQpl25UUawKSi-GIA
That means there is still hope that he could end up with the Indianapolis Colts. With a little over $21 million in cap space, Indy can afford to add Mathieu, it’s just a matter of if the two parties can agree on a contract.
Mathieu is turning 30 in May and is coming off a Pro Bowl season. He should have a lot of good football left in him and that’s what Indy needs.
Adding him to the Colts’ defense would make it one of the best units in the league. Hopefully, Mathieu can soon tweet that he’s agreed to terms with Indianapolis on a contract.
